Manoj Mahadevan defeated Fazaluddin Syed 2-6 6-2 6-3 in the India 2 1 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Fazaluddin Syed came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Manoj Mahadevan claimed a first win over Fazaluddin Syed in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-05-07 | India 2 2 | R32 | hard | Fazaluddin Syed | 6-7(5) 7-5 6-3 |
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